Woman's Hat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Anna Eisenhardt Quilitzsch
American, 1904 - 2002
MillinerMade by
Unknown
Date1936
MediumFelted wool (possibly) fabric, grosgrain ribbon, synthetic fiber netting, sequins, and spangles
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width across crown): 9in. (22.9cm)
Credit LineGift of Anna Eisenhardt Quilitzsch
DescriptionBlack, brimless, shallow-crown hat trimmed with four bows around the edge and a lattice-pattern of sequins over the top. Net veiling covers the crown and extends approximately eleven inches below center front. Hat and all trimmings are black.
Object number1998.90.4
NotesHistorical Note: According to the donor, she wore this hat to her daughter's wedding in 1936. Marilyn Quilitsche (b. 1930) married Michael Vignone in Newington, Connecticut.Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1894
about 1950s
about 1785
about 1945-1955
about 1960
about 1950-1960